HR News You Can Use
Save the Date: Mental Health Lunch & Learn w/Ramona Wink
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Aug. 24 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. when licensed therapist and motivational speaker Ramona Wink, will be our guest at a lunch & learn about the importance of mental health awareness. It will be held in conference rooms 122/123. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP to attend. Sign up by Friday, Aug. 18 through this link.
Did Somebody Say “Deck Party?”
It’s official—the deck is nearly complete and is ready for its big debut! Join your coworkers on the WTCOOO Deck (third floor) for a Thirsty Thursday/Deck Party on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 3:30-5 p.m. Hope to see you there!
NCMIC to Host Iowa vs. Iowa Employee Family Tailgate
Do you bleed cardinal and gold or are you a Hawkeye through and through? Either way, come celebrate the Iowa vs. Iowa State game with a picnic/open house on the NCMIC Campus on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. There will be food, drinks, treats, games and activities for the whole family!
Share NCMIC’s Open Positions
Do you know someone who would make the perfect coworker? Maybe you have a friend looking for a new job. Whatever the case, share NCMIC’s open positions with friends, family, neighbors, etc. Reminder, employees who refer qualified candidates for open positions could receive up to $2,075 with our Employee Referral Program. Please contact HR for more information.
You can find all our recent job postings on the NCMIC website.
Housekeeping Reminders
A few housekeeping reminders from HR:
Fitness Center Locker Room: The lockers are for use only while you are working out. Please do not store personal items in them throughout the day. The lockers will be cleaned out on Fridays at 6 p.m.
Breakroom Refrigerator: This is a communal refrigerator where staff can place their items throughout the day. This will also be cleaned out on Fridays at 6 p.m. Anything that is left in either the lockers or the refrigerator after 6 p.m. on Friday will be thrown away.
Salad Bar Volunteers Needed
We are looking for individuals who would like to volunteer to help with Skinny Timmy’s Salad Bar.
Volunteers are needed on the dates listed below:
Wednesday, Aug. 23
Wednesday, Sept. 6
Wednesday, Sept. 23
If you are interested in volunteering, please email Martha Reuter to sign up.
Board Members and Volunteers Needed
The following upcoming opportunities are available to NCMIC employees:
American Heart Association Executive Leadership Team Role: The ELT works with two events – CycleNation and Heartwalk. The ELT member works on having a team for CycleNation and Heartwalk, whether that be a NCMIC team or an Individual team. They also commit a corporate and/or personal gift, solicit corporate and individual sponsorships/donations from those within your sphere of influence. They also attend quarterly ELT meetings throughout the course of the year in order to collaborate with the other committee members and report progress. If you have any questions, please let me know and I will connect you with our very own Mandi Swanson who currently serves on this board.
Volunteer Opportunities: If you’re looking for any volunteer opportunities in Central Iowa, please visit Volunteer United, United Way’s Central Iowa Volunteer Hub! There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities posted by local nonprofits.
Ride the Trails with the NCMIC Trail Riders
The NCMIC Trail Riders have announced the August and September ride dates for those interested in getting out and riding the trails with their fellow NCMICers. The dates and locations are as follows:
Thursday, Aug. 17 – Cumming/Orilla Loop - Depart Jethros on Park Ave at 5 p.m. Ride to Cumming Tap and back.
Wednesday, Aug. 30 – High Trestle (Full Moon) - Depart Flat Tire Lounge at 5:30 p.m. Ride to Whistlin' Donkey Sports Bar and Grill in Woodward and back to Flat Tire Lounge.
Tuesday, Sept. 12 – Waukee to Adel Loop - Depart the Waukee Trailhead at 5 p.m. Ride to Brickyard Restaurant and Bar and back.
If you plan to be on any one of the rides, select the link (NCMIC Trail Riders) to join the Teams page and indicate which ride(s) you’ll be attending. Please reach out to Craig Schneider with questions.
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
Aug. 23 – Salad bar, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Aug. 24 – Mental Health Lunch & Learn, Rooms 122/123, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Aug. 31 – Thirsty Thursday/WTCOOO Deck Party, third floor deck, 3:30-5 p.m.
Sept. 4 – Labor Day (Office closed)
Sept. 6 – Salad bar, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sept. 7 – Iowa vs. Iowa State Employee & Family Tailgate, NCMIC Campus, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Sept. 13 – United Way Day of Action (details to come)
Sept. 14 – LifeServe Blood Drive, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (sign up to come)
Sept. 15 – A Night at the Ballpark, I-Cubs game, Principal Park, 7:08 p.m. (details to come)
On the Move
New Hires
Toi Patton – NCMIC Client Representative
Joe Stacy – Sr. Systems Administrator
Promotions
Rachel Ervin — Associate Underwriter
Anthea Rotter — Underwriter
August Milestones
Anniversaries
Jo Lynn Quick, 22 years
Gary Hoffman, 22 years
Nathan Henn, 21 years
Juanita Kern, 19 years
Troy Miller, 18 years
Sharyl Morris, 16 years
Debbie Rasley, 15 years
Noah Jackson, 12 years
Jackie Hellrung, 9 years
Rachael Scannell, 7 years
Amanda Clayton, 4 years
Nicole Loyd, 4 years
Melissa Carre, 4 years
Jessie Gordon, 2 years
Autumn Osia, 1 year
Brandon Mink, 1 year
Birthdays
1 – Noah Jackson
Troy Miller
3 – Melissa Knutson
5 – Amanda Swenson
6 – Gena Januszewski
8 – Ida Dominguez
10 – Ryan Hubbert
12 – Brian Black
Amanda Westerhold
Ian Applegate
15 – Hannah Felt
17 – Sue Maslikowski
18 – Jennifer Highland
Diane Miller
20 – Carla Castle
22 – Cori Croonquist
Valerie Fouts
AJ Simpson
24 – Becky Fluegge
Lori Holt
25 – Tara Mcguire
Scott Grunert
26 – Sandy Poe
28 – Andy Pratt
30 – Toi Patton
31 – Jordan Paula
Marc Babcock